TRAVELLIVE 9-2017 WEB

n the way from Frankfurt to
Mainz by train with my friend, I
could see the blue sky, peaceful
spaces and trees changing their color in early
autumn. After 30 minutes, the roof of the Mainz
old church slowly appeared in my sight.
Our train stopped at the little station of Mainz,
where we started to discover the city, which
impressed me by how narrow its streets were right
away. It was a little bit cold in the morning. We
walked slowly in the light sunshine along small
roads to the old quarter.
City coated with weddings
Many visitors
prefer taking
a tram to tour
around the city
as if they want to
live in the space
of old values
The romantic coat of Mainz is like a passionate
fermenter to urge visitors to explore this lovely
city. In Mainz, you will feel as if you were in the
Germany of the 17 th - 18 th centuries. St. Martin, or
Mainzer Dom, the highest building of the city is
located in the old quarter. In front of the cathedral
was a big square surrounded by antique houses.
In Mainz, you will see the perfect combination of
antique architectural style and modern lifestyle. If
you step inside aged buildings, you will easily see
an array of classy offices, stores, restaurants and
fashion shops.
St. Martin, the heart of Mainz, impresses visitors
with its Gothic architectural style and a dome
32m high. This structure was sophisticatedly
constructed and completed over 250 years ago. I
was attracted by the clear crystal windows and a
masterpiece of over 100 images about Saint Peter,
a powerful symbol for Catholics at that time. When
looking at the dome, I felt as if I was protected by
God. The statue of a smiling angle also contributes
to the fame of this church.
We passed by the stone bridge at the gateway
of the city following the millions of footprints
that used to step here for centuries. When we
walked into the shopping center, I was amazed
at the souvenir shops, in which some of them
showcase their lovely products on the hall or in
their windows. Even if you only drop by to have a
look, shop owners will always smile to you and say
"danke schön", which means "Thank you".
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